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‘The respirator filters air through charcoal and paper layers, and soldiers have to open valves to either speak or drink.’

‘He has used chemical weapons on his own people, and has issued respirators to his troop.’

‘Store the respirator, filters and cartridges in a clean, dry place - preferably in a tightly closed paper or plastic bag.’

‘They should have a head cover or hood, visor and dust mask respirator, spray suit as well as gum boots.’

1.1An apparatus used to induce artificial respiration.

‘I've been instructed in the art of resuscitation, to substitute for an electronic respirator in the event that the number of victims overwhelms the available equipment resources.’

‘In fact, the premier had already lapsed into a coma, was being kept alive on an artificial respirator and was fighting for his life.’

‘An artificial respirator was on standby nearby, as well as other emergency resuscitation devices linked by many wires and tubes.’

‘Their immune systems are underdeveloped, their skin is thin and easily penetrated by bacteria, and they are born with problems that require invasive procedures such as catheters and respirators to keep them alive.’

‘Nursing home services are mostly for people who need more medical care than other long term care options can offer, such as wound care, rehabilitative therapy and help with respirators or ventilators.’